Federal law enforcement officials conducted raids on several of New York City Democrat Mayor Eric Adams‘ top aides this week in what appears to be a new criminal investigation that is unrelated to the federal corruption investigation into Adams and his campaign’s alleged ties to the Turkish government.
A local NBC News affiliate reported that the FBI executed search warrants at the home of Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks and a home shared by First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Schools Chancellor David Banks.
The New York Times reported that investigators also seized phones belonging to New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban and Timothy Pearson, a senior adviser to the mayor.
The Times added that a consultant, Terence Banks, was also searched. Terence Banks is brothers with Philip Banks and David Banks.
“Investigators have not indicated to us the mayor or his…
